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U.S. authorizes Iranian oil sales for 60 days
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U.S. authorizes Iranian oil sales for 60 days

U.S. crude prices fell 2.7% to about $74 per barrel after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a 60-day waiver of sanctions on the purchase of Iranian oil. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports on the oil market's reaction to the temporary sale of Iranian oil.  

Andy Burnham could succeed Keir Starmer as next prime minister

Andy Burnham could succeed Keir Starmer as next prime minister

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that he will resign, paving the way for the country’s seventh leader in a decade. NBC News' Molly Hunter reports on Starmer’s likely successor, Andy Burnham, the popular former mayor of Greater Manchester who secured a return to Parliament.

U.S.-Iran talks set ‘good foundation’ for deal to end war, Vance says

U.S.-Iran talks set ‘good foundation’ for deal to end war, Vance says

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High-level talks between Iran and the United States resulted in “a lot of good progress,” Vice President JD Vance said as he left Switzerland on Monday, after the two sides agreed a road map toward reaching a final deal to end the war within 60 days.“We laid a very good foundation for a successful final deal,” Vance said at a press briefing before departing for the U.S. “The final deal is the hous...

Fans cheer on Iran from Tehran during the World Cup

Fans cheer on Iran from Tehran during the World Cup

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Iranian soccer fans were glued to the screen as they watched their team play Belgium in their second match of the World Cup. Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said his team’s unbeaten start to the World Cup will be written in history despite a turbulent build-up to the competition.

Iran peace talks stumble over Trump’s threats to Tehran’s delegation

Iran peace talks stumble over Trump’s threats to Tehran’s delegation

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Vice President JD Vance held talks in Switzerland with Iranian officials Sunday as Tehran protested President Donald Trump’s recent comments potentially threatening the days-old peace.“The Iranian delegation has expressed its protest to the American side and is now reviewing appropriate response to Donald Trump’s recent verbal threats,” Iranian officials said through Iran’s semiofficial Tasnim new...

Israel continues Lebanon strikes despite fresh ceasefire

Israel continues Lebanon strikes despite fresh ceasefire

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Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon on Saturday morning killed at least 16 people, including two children, according to Lebanese civil defense and media, one day after the U.S. said Israel and Hezbollah had implemented a fresh ceasefire at President Donald Trump’s request